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The latest on the work we fund, the way we support our hospitals, our events, campaigns and appeals.
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News4 February 2026Charity backs staff ideas for patient care
The Royal Free Charity invited NHS staff to apply for grants to improve the experience of patients.
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News30 December 2025Royal Free Charity chair awarded MBE for services to the NHS
A former stockbroker turned patient advocate, Judy Dewinter has been awarded an MBE for services to the NHS, recognising her leadership at the Royal Free Charity.
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News15 December 2025Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper donates £25,500 to support children’s cancer care at Barnet Hospital
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack has donated £26,000 to the Royal Free Charity to support paediatric oncology care at Barnet Hospital in north London.
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News28 November 2025Marsden Lecture 2025: jellyfish, doughnuts, Formula 1
Professor Rebecca Shipley revealed how looking beyond medicine drives new breakthroughs in healthcare innovation.
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News27 November 2025Marsden Lecture 2025: Professor Rebecca Shipley
Professor Rebecca Shipley, who earned a Queen’s honour for her response to the COVID pandemic, delivers the 2025 Marsden Lecture.
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News13 November 2025North London patient shares her story to help others facing loneliness in hospital this winter
A north London woman who once faced illness in silence is backing a new appeal to help hospital patients find comfort and connection this winter.
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News13 November 2025Supporting the next generation of researchers
The Royal Free Charity is helping a London doctor take the next big step in her research career - one that could transform care for patients with a life-threatening condition.
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News6 November 2025It’s a bot! Royal Free Charity and Royal Free London delighted to announce arrival of their new surgical robot
With four arms, two operating consoles and 720 degrees of rotation, a new da Vinci Xi surgical robot has joined the Royal Free Hospital’s cancer surgery team.
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News31 October 2025Michelin-starred chef helps raise £275,000 for new surgical robot
Richard Corrigan hosted a dinner at his National Portrait Gallery restaurant, raising £275,000 for the Royal Free Charity’s appeal to fund a new life-saving surgical robot.
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News15 October 2025Royal Free Charity receives parting gift from hospital volunteer group
Enfield and Cheshunt League of Hospital Friends has donated £141k of remaining funds to Chase Farm Hospital